Species profile
Atlantic brief squid
Lolliguncula brevis
Identify Atlantic brief squid (Lolliguncula brevis) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app.
At a glance
Atlantic brief squid (Lolliguncula brevis) is an IUCN Data Deficient octopus/squid present across the CatchRules coverage area but without species-specific bag, size, or season rules tracked in our regulatory dataset.
Confirmed by 492 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- Rarely exceeds 4 inches (10 cm) in mantle length — tiny even for a squid.
- Tolerates low salinity better than most squid, thriving in estuaries and shallow coastal bays.
- Lives only about 1 year, reproducing rapidly to compensate for its short lifespan.
- Its short, rounded fins give it a stubby, compact silhouette compared to longer-finned squid.
Where Atlantic brief squid are seen
Background
Lolliguncula brevis, or the Atlantic brief squid, is a small species of squid in the Loliginidae family. It is found in shallow parts of the western Atlantic Ocean.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Atlantic brief squid article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is Atlantic brief squid?
Atlantic brief squid (Lolliguncula brevis) is an IUCN Data Deficient octopus/squid present across the CatchRules coverage area but without species-specific bag, size, or season rules tracked in our regulatory dataset.
What is the scientific name for Atlantic brief squid?
Atlantic brief squid is Lolliguncula brevis.
Are there fishing rules for Atlantic brief squid?
Atlantic brief squid does not currently have published fishing rules in CatchRules' curated jurisdictions. Identification, range, and habitat are still tracked above.
How can I identify Atlantic brief squid?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Atlantic brief squid along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.